Philippine Endangered Animals that need to be SavedThe Philippines, a Southeast Asian country with more than 700 islands, is in dire straits. Mainly because of urban planning, corporate progress and human greed, some of its animals are soon to be extinct. The sad thing about this is – regardless of the help from various local and international help – government support on animal conservation is little to none. Here are some traits of these endangered species, to give you an idea on why they need to be saved: Philippine Eagle

The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), also known as Monkey-eating eagle or Haribon, is one of the most largest birds in the whole world. It is also the Philippines’ national bird. Deforestation projects in the country dwindled this eagle’s population numbers down. Efforts to breed the Philippine Eagle were mostly null, until the birth of Pag-Asa (Hope in Filipino) proved the possibility of captive breeding and guidance. The chances of captive breeding are actually slim, and with the countless crimes done by locals (a recent report of a hunter killing a wild Philippine Eagle, and men eating Philippine Eagle meat), attention in saving this wonderful bird needs to be placed on high priority. Hawksbill Sea Turtle

The Philippine Seas are also home to endangered animals. One such animal is the Hawksbill Sea Turtle, known for its sharp, curved beak. These large gentle creatures migrate all over the world, only going back to its home to lay their eggs. Problems encountered in saving these animals are aplenty. Hawksbill Sea Turtles are hunted for its shells, prized for decorative purposes. Also, some of their nesting grounds have been commercialized – a recent report stated a Hawksbill Sea Turtle was found in dirty Manila Bay, wanting to lay her eggs. Because of the crude ground and polluted waters, the turtle held on to her eggs, amidst the taunts and cheers of locals. The turtle died without laying a single egg. There is hope, though....

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Endangeredanimals are one of the most issues that are affecting the earth today. Endangeredanimals are any species of animals that is at significant risk of extinction due to the dramatic decline in its population and habitat destruction. The endangerment caused by poaching, global warming and human activities. All life on earth is part of a nature balanced, and all species are dependent on each other to maintain the planet's ecosystem. Removing one species from the system will have some effects. (Endangered species) claims that there is inconceivable calamity when species disappeared; calamity that cannot expect it. This essay will discuss some information about endangeredanimals around the world.
Trade of Animals
The animals are becoming sort of trades in poor places around the world, where no local markets to deter the hunters. In addition, those animals could be a kind of luxury food in rich countries. That is to say illegal hunting refers to how it is important is the money today even if at the expense of animals. Duffy writes that ''The size of even legal international wildlife trade is staggering; worth approximately US$160 billion per year, it is one of the most valuable businesses in the world'' (Duffy, 2010, p.17).
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...PHILIPPINEEndangered Species of Animals & Plants
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...The Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) also referred to as monkey-eating eagle, is an eagle subspecies that belong to the family of Accipitridae and is native to Philippine. These eagle display white-colored plumage together with the shaggy crest, averaging 86 – 102 cm (2 ft 10 in to 3 ft 4 in) in length. The weight of these species measure around 4.7 – 8 kg (10 – 18 lb). As far as the eagle’s length is concerned, Philippine eagle is the largest, harpy eagle and the stellar’s sea eagle being the other contenders. They are also regarded as the rarest and the most powerful birds in the world. Philippine eagle is also the national bird of Philippine. One of the foremost causes of the population decline is habitat loss or deforestation.The Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) also referred to as monkey-eating eagle, is an eagle subspecies that belong to the family of Accipitridae and is native to Philippine. These eagle display white-colored plumage together with the shaggy crest, averaging 86 – 102 cm (2 ft 10 in to 3 ft 4 in) in length. The weight of these species measure around 4.7 – 8 kg (10 – 18 lb). As far as the eagle’s length is concerned, Philippine eagle is the largest, harpy eagle and the stellar’s sea eagle being the other contenders. They are also regarded as the rarest and the most powerful birds in the world. Philippine eagle is...

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English name:Malayan Tapir
Perissodactyla, Tapiridae
Tapirus Indicus
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Size and weight
Body length: 180-250cm
Tail length: 5-10cm
Weight: 250-540kg
Where they live They live around water in forests in South-East Asia.
What they eat
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Young Malayan tapirs have length-wise stripes. The pattern looks the same as young wild boars. It makes them very hard to see in the dark, or around trees.
A black and white pattern that hides them from enemies
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